Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) will remain closed today from 11 AM to 5 PM for its annual post-monsoon runway maintenance, as previously notified.

In addition, major traffic restrictions have been in effect near the airport since 00:00 on November 19 and will continue until 6 PM today to facilitate the installation of a large aquarium tank near Gate No. 8 in Santacruz (East).

Road Closure

• Closed Route: The road from Military Camp Junction to Airport Gate No. 8, extending up to Airport Colony Junction.

• Applicability: Closed for all types of vehicles.

Alternate Routes
To avoid the closed section, follow these diversions:

• If you are arriving via Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Road: Continue straight and proceed via Kalina Junction.

• If you are arriving via Air India Road (from Kurla Mithi River): Take a left turn onto Air India Road and proceed further via Kalina Junction.

Meanwhile, the Mumbai Traffic Police have imposed a temporary no-parking zone along a critical stretch in the Sahar Traffic Division, aimed at reducing congestion and preventing accidents. The no-parking order, effective from November 15, 2025, will remain in place until February 15, 2026, and violators may face fines or towing.

The airport shutdown has caused a sharp rise in last-minute airfare prices. On Wednesday, the advance fare for a one-way ticket from Mumbai to Delhi for Thursday’s midnight flight started at ₹20,000. For earlier departures, like the 9:30 PM flight, fares surged to ₹25,000. Popular routes like Mangalore, Madurai, and Patna saw no availability for non-stop flights. Patna's fares were the highest, priced at ₹27,500 for a 12-hour journey via Ahmedabad. Other high-demand routes included Kochi at ₹23,500 and Jaipur at ₹21,000. Northeast destinations like Kolkata and Bagdogra were relatively cheaper, with fares starting around ₹15,000.